Fashionable French goods spark public agitation and penalties
A historical discourse laments the spread of French fashions and luxury items among English tradesmen and the poor. It warns that contraband French fabrics and attire threaten virtue, urging government action to impose penalties and station officers to curb imports and maintain national dress standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercera
Eee
Esther
Albibn
Grenada
Saint Lucia
Great Britain
Real
England
France
Fragmented Public Advocate Letter and Colonial Critique
A long, scribble filled text argues against political figures, praising and condemning various leaders, voices scolding ministers, and discussing colonial governance critique. It references Loyd N, Wilkes, and British policy, plus theatre gossip and Grenada affairs. The piece blends political tirade with social commentary and excerpts on Caribbean settlement and English rule.
Odd European Dispatch on Courts and Diplomacy
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a parliamentary debate on a decree and equity in the Lord Chancellor's court, with remarks from Lord Camden and others. It mentions East India Company economic issues, a Coventry official being named Receiver-General, and a curious pedestal carved from mulberry wood with Shakespearean motifs presented to Mr. Garpicks. The report blends legal, political, and decorative news in a scattered 18th century style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hou
North
House of Lords
Randall
Anna
Uleeddy
Cordingly
East-India Company
Ferrante Ie
Bengt
Elabli Bene
Bengal
Fort Or
Spee
F. Fhursday
Freegran
Coventry
Choten
Warwick
Lregfury Basa
Nigarrealser
Stis James’s
Midimmer
Peetad
Eles
Lichfield
Mac Wickinga
Garpicks
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Peary
Nik Sud
Anor Avboin
Guardian
Ford
Public Ledger
la Mire
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Maby
Happin
Guinadhan
Wilkes
Bortonis
Agatell
Mr. Wilkes
Bothy
Stéphen
George
Colman
Ely
Jane
Jane Shere
Theourney
London
DeestQy
King
Fobn
Morning Chronicle
Lugia
Peter Froiig
Mori
Maries
Rymansa
Obrete Hs
Tovkif Ak
Tof Osto
Gaz
Tholfel
John Baquicréy
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